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August 10, 2021

Touring & Climbing the Duomo in Florence

Artisans of Leisure arranges private Italy tours filled with insider experiences. Upon request we can arrange exclusive access to the Duomo Terraces, private meals in private palazzos overlooking the Duomo, and more.

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Destinations:  Europe, Italy

Tags:  amazing view, architecture, architecture tours, art and design tours, art history, art tours, climbing Duomo, Duomo, Duomo Terraces, family travel, Florence, Florence Duomo, Florence tours, Gates of Paradise, Giotto, Italy, Italy art tours, luxury Italy tours, private Italy tours, Renaissance architecture, Renaissance art, UNESCO World Heritage Site, view

August 9, 2021

Architecture Inspired by Remarkable Basalt Columns in Iceland

Some of our favorite landmark buildings in Reykjavik are inspired by the country’s incredible basalt landscapes. Artisans of Leisure arranges private Iceland tours that feature the country’s spectacular landscapes and sophisticated cultural touring.

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Destinations:  Europe, Iceland, Scandinavia

Tags:  architecture, art and design tours, basalt, basalt columns, concert hall, design, design tours, Harpa, Iceland, Icelandic, landscapes, luxury Iceland tours, nature, private Reykjavik tours, Reykjavik, waterfalls

August 4, 2021

Museum Van Loon, a Historic House-Museum and Garden in Amsterdam

The Museum Van Loon is a canal-side, historic house-museum and garden in Amsterdam that is great for travelers interested in the Dutch Golden Age, fine and decorative arts and gardens. Artisans of Leisure arranges private Holland tours.

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Destinations:  Europe, Holland, Netherlands

Tags:  Amsterdam, Amsterdam gardens, Amsterdam tours, architecture, canals, decorative arts, Dutch art, Dutch Golden Age, Dutch history, European antiques, fine arts, garden tours, Holland, Holland tours, house museum, interior design, interiors, luxury Holland tours, museums, private homes, The Netherlands

July 13, 2021

Traveling with Friends and Family: Luxury Villas at Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco in Tuscany

Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco, an exclusive resort in Italy, is one of our favorite places to stay in Tuscany. For families and friends traveling together, we particularly recommend the resort’s private Tuscan villas.

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Destinations:  Europe, Italy

Tags:  active touring, Brunello di Montalcino, Castiglion del Bosco, celebration tour, family travel, food and wine tours, hiking, interiors, Italy culinary tours, Italy family tours, Italy food and wine tours, Italy villa, luxury Tuscany tours, luxury villas, private pool, Siena, traveling with friends, truffle hunting, Tuscan villa, Tuscany, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Val d'Orcia, wellness travel, wine tours

July 12, 2021

Spectacular Greek and Roman Ruins in Ephesus, Turkey

Ephesus is a spectacular archaeological complex filled with the ruins of successive ancient Greek and Roman cities. Artisans of Leisure arranges private, expert-led tours of the highlights of Ephesus as part of our private Turkey tours.

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Destinations:  Europe, Turkey

Tags:  ancient history, ancient ruins, archaeology, Celsus Library, Ephesus, Ephesus tour, Greek ruins, history, history tours, Izmir, Roman ruins, Temple of Hadrian, Turkey tours, UNESCO World Heritage Site